A big turnout for the 72nd annual Santa Claus parade in Saint John.
A record 60 entries were included in this year’s event that helped to officially ring in the Christmas season.
Winners were once again for floats and live performances.
- Best Band: 9 Rodney Royal Canadian Sea Cadets
- Best Large Commercial: East Point Shopping
- Best Small Commercial Crosbys
- Best Community: Key Industries
- Best Theme: JD Irving /NB Southern
- Judges Choice: Saint John Energy
- Best In Parade: 161 Air Cadets / YSJ Air Show
- Best Large Non-Commercial : Hoyts Moving & Storage
- Best Small Non-Commercial: Saint John Correctional
- Best School: NBCC
- Best live music or cheer: Harbour View both entries
- Parade Marshal choice: Sure-Fit / Down East Power Sports
- Best industrial: OSCO Construction Group
Honourable Mentions:
- Canada Post
- Local 18 Outside Workers
- Local 771 Saint John Firefighters
- Simonds High School
- Simonds Lions Club
- Bee Green Junk Removal
- Lakewood Hights School
- JTR Services
- Big Dog Detailing
- Platinum Roofing
The Kennebecasis Valley parade is scheduled for November 29th at 6 pm, with a storm date on the 30th.
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